Fontaine
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Fifth Wheel Handbook
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Limited Performance Warranty
Fontaine warrants the performance of each 3000
series fifth wheel that is used in a “standard duty
application,” for five years from the date of sale.
A “standard duty application” requires that (i) the
vehicle is used 100% on highways with more than
30 miles (48.3km) between each stop, (ii) the vehicle
does not exceed a gross combined vehicle weight of
95,000 lbs. (43,000 kilograms), (iii) the total number
of towed axles does not exceed two and (iv) the road
type is maintained concrete or asphalt.
Fontaine warrants that each fifth wheel covered
hereunder shall operate as described in the Fontaine
Instruction Handbook, and the locking mechanism
(rotating locking jaw and locking wedge) will wear
properly on the trailer kingpin when the fifth wheel
is adjusted in accordance with the manufacturers
specifications (see LT-103 Handbook).
Fontaine wheels are designed and manufactured
for use with SAE 2” (50.8mm) trailer kingpins that
conform to SAE specification (SAE J700, February
1993) and are subject to the wear limits of SAE
specification (SAE J2228, June 1993).
Replacement of Parts and Repairs
Authorization from Fontaine must be obtained before
replacing or returning any part under this Limited
Warranty.
All requests for reimbursement must
be submitted within 45 days of the repair.
If the fifth wheel does not perform as warranted in
this Limited Warranty, or if there is any defect in the
material or workmanship covered by this Limited
